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Warning: That no-tape corner trick is a myth
Tried it on a bathroom remodel and the seams opened up instantly. Now I tape every time, but it still feels slow. What's the fastest way you've found to tape corners without messing up?
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sean_thompson991mo ago
Oh man, I learned that the hard way too, and I even bought the stupid t-shirt that says 'corner perfection' as a joke. The fastest method for me now is a 6-inch knife and the pre-filled corner tape you can get. It's still finicky, but if you press it firm and immediately wipe off the extra mud with a wet rag, you avoid those nasty ridges and air bubbles later. Still end up fixing a spot or two, but it beats the old way by a mile.
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iris1751mo ago
That "corner perfection" t-shirt is too real. But is it ever that serious? Most corners end up behind a bookshelf or a piece of furniture. Even on a plain wall, you hang a picture or something and nobody ever notices a tiny ridge. I get wanting it to look good, but sweating over air bubbles feels like overkill for something you'll literally never look at again.
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laura_black311mo ago
So you're saying the wet rag trick is key? What about when the mud starts to dry too fast, ever have that issue?
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